Ruby L. Boyd
Ruby L. Boyd, 63, of Clearfield, PA died on August 23, 2018 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on April 4, 1955 in Clearfield, PA she was the daughter of Twila M. (Lauver) Jury of Clearfield, PA and the late Bennie C. Jury. She married Mark R. Boyd on December 8, 2001 at the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church: he survives at home.
Ruby was a very active member of the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Prayer Group of the church. She was also a social member of the Clearfield VFW #1785.
She was a retired care giver and was a 1973 graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Andrew J. Martell.
Along with her mother she is survived by: two sisters, Barbara A. Hufnagel & her husband Tom of Philipsburg, PA and Jeannette M. Martell of Erie, PA; two brothers, Sam Jury & his wife Sue of Nescopeck, PA and Ben Jury & his wife Cheryl of Huston, PA; and numerous cousins.
Ruby was a very loyal caregiver for her mother. She had a special relationship with her great-nephew Dustin whom she referred to as Buddy. She often shared pen pal correspondence when she was away from home. Although she never had any children of her own, she mothered twenty-two nieces and nephews. She was blessed with thirty-seven great-nieces and great-nephews, in addition to the thirty-seven great-nieces and great-nephews, she had eight great-great nieces and great-great nephews. She shared kindness, courage and strength. She will be truly missed. She enjoyed tea and luncheons with her best friend of many years, Louise Murray of Clearfield, PA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the families convenience.
At Ruby’s request there will be no viewing.
Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Osceola Mills, PA is in charge of the arrangements.
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